Scruffy (1938 film)

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For the animated film, see Scruffy (1980 film).

Scruffy is a 1938 British comedy family film directed by Randall Faye and starring Jack Melford, Billy Merson and Peter Gawthorne.[1] A young boy runs away from his wealthy home, and thanks to his dog Scruffy, ends up living with a burglar.

Plot

Young ophan Michael is adopted by rich Mrs Pottinger as a playmate for Adam, her spoilt only child. Because Mrs Pottinger does not like dogs, Michael must leave his beloved dog Scruffy behind at the orphanage. Micheal hates his new home. On Christmas Eve two of the boys from the orphanage bring Scruffy to see Michael. Michael and Scruffy run away meeting young burglar Jim. Michael moves into the barge Jim shares with his friend Golly. A policeman recognises Michael, and Jim and Golly are arrested for abduction. They promise to go straight and Michael is allowed to remain with them.

Cast

Critical reception

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "This slight and naive story is full of improbabilities. The pace is very slow, and the dialogue heavy and unnatural. In spite of these defects the film 'gets away with it' for all but the very critical. Scruffy is a most engaging mongrel; Michael Gainsborough a delightfully natural small boy, who does not attempt to act, and Jack Melford a pleasant hero. The settings include some attractive pictures of the Thames, where the barge is moored; an amusing, if unorthodox, orphanage, and a palatial country house."[2]

References

  1. ^ "Scruffy". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Scruffy". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 5 (49): 97. 1 January 1938 – via ProQuest.


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